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A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the iShares S&P 500 Value Index Fund (AMEX: IVE) shows an impressive 10.3% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), which makes up 0.10% of the iShares S&P 500 Value Index Fund (AMEX: IVE), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $4,810,013 worth of APD, making it the #228 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at APD:

And Windstream Corp (NASD: WIN), the #233 largest holding among components of the iShares S&P 500 Value Index Fund (AMEX: IVE), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $4,044,423 worth of WIN, which represents approximately 0.09% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at WIN is detailed in the table below: